Car comparison

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16VvsRenault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Renault Megane III Coupe

RS 2.0 16V

250 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Renault Megane IV Grandtour

GT 1.6 Energy dCi

165 hp1598 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    521 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Lightest
    1,387 kg
    3,058 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
250hp186kW
165hp123kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,387kg3,058lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
44.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,626mm182in
Width-
1,814mm71in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,712mm107in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
377L
521L
Max trunk volume
1,024L
1,504L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
47L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16VRenault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCiPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
44.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
250 hp
186 kW
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
165 hp
123 kW

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V has 85 hp more than Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi and Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V: 85 hp (63 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
1,425 kg
3,142 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
245 km/h
152 mph
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V6.1 s
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V and Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi: 2.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi and Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V: 3.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
714 km
444 mi
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
250 hp
186 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 mph
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
165 hp
123 kW
8.9 s
214 km/h
133 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
377 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
165 hp
123 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
165 hp
123 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.1 s
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
250 hp
186 kW
165 hp
123 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
8.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
377 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
377 L
13.3 cu ft
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16VRenault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 85 hp more
  • Is 38 kg lighter
  • Is 2.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 64 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 286 km (178 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 144 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 66 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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